Rangers appear to be stretching Ogando out for possible return to rotation

In what appears to be an attempt to transition Alexi Ogando back to the starting rotation, the Rangers used him for a 2 2/3 innings to finish out the game Friday. It was the longest relief outing of the year for Ogando. He allowed three ninth-inning runs but did work his pitch count up to a season-high 45.

After Colby Lewis suffered a season-ending elbow injury, manager Ron Washington acknowledged that the Rangers discussed the possibility of moving Ogando back to the rotation. If the club does not acquire a starter before the trade deadline, it’s likely that Ogando or right-hander Neftali Feliz, when he’s cleared to be activated from the disabled list, would fill the spot. Feliz is scheduled to throw approximately 85 pitches on Sunday for Triple-A Round Rock. The Rangers will evaluate his role after that.